Question 1

severe water retention with period, any natural way to alleviate? i already reduce sodium. does exercise and green tea help? does cranberry juice?

Accepted Answer

Water retention: Over the counter medications containing diuretics can help. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & salt. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with your physician's approval. Sipping green tea can help as it has a diuretic effect. So can exercise.

Question 2

whats the best thing to take for water retention?

Accepted Answer

Treat the cause: Water retention is a symptom of some underlying problem. The trick is to figure out what that is and treat it. The answer is often diuretics ("water pills") but the cause will determine what kinds of diuretics or even a different treatment entirely. Definitely need to see your doc for this.

Question 3

what's the best way to reduce body water retention?

Accepted Answer

Eat less sodium.: Excess sodium causes retention of fluid.  Reduce sodium intake to reduce edema.

Question 4

how can i manage water retention?

Accepted Answer

Improving muscle ton: Most women who are pregnant develop some water retention.  This is due to the hormone Progesterone as well as changes in the circulatory system that occur with pregnancy.  Elevating your feet, warm baths, swimming, support stockings, leg exercises will all help temporarily relieve the symptoms of water retention.

Question 5

will water reduce water retention?

Accepted Answer

Water retention: If you are retaining water, water ingestion will not help to reduce it. Go to physician and find out whether or not you are retaining water and, more important, the cause of your water retention and how to treat it. Good luck.

Question 6

how to reduce water retention fast?

Accepted Answer

Water retention: Water follows salt
a very low salt diet and natural diuretics like caffeine can help.

Question 7

how can you reduce water retention?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Watch you salt/sodium intake. If your swelling is severe you may uber other problems like kidney issues. Follow up with your doctor.

Question 8

do i need a script for water retention medication?

Accepted Answer

YES: You will need an exam and an Rx depending on the degree of fluid retenbtion.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: water retention?

Accepted Answer

Water retention =: fluid retention = edema. Occurs when excess fluid collects in tissues, body cavities or the circulatory system.

Question 10

does watermelon cause water retention?

Accepted Answer

Food Myths: Nope. Not in any way. Now the season of eating watermelon is hot and hot humid weather can lead to water retention.

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